Advisor Personnel Security

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Mō te tūnga | About the role

You will be identifying, assessing and managing personnel security risks as part of the Directorate of Security with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).

This is a people focused role which requires continuous engagement with people going through challenging circumstances and determining pathways which will directly affects their lives.


Duties for this role will include:

  • Briefing and debriefing command and/or management on existing cases;
  • Performing case interviews to understand situations and determine outcomes;
  • Writing Security Management Plans to support case decisions;
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to gather information to assist with cases;
  • Supporting and assisting other team members are required.

Please note:

This role will be based in Trentham, Upper Hutt, but will require regular travel to other camps and bases throughout the motu, and overseas on occasion.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

Ideally, you will also have:

  • Experience in undertaking complex investigations, risk identification, assessment, and management processes within a government environment;
  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Behavioural Science, Security, Policing or proven related experience;
  • The ability to work with discretion and confidentiality, while dealing with a wide range of difficult topics and situations.
Mō mātou | About Us

The Directorate of Defence Security (DDS) provides a sustainable and credible security organisation primarily focussed on NZDF's domestic security environment through the provision of a range of protective security policies, services, products and advice.

DDS's purpose is to protect the NZDF from security threats, vulnerabilities and risks that could cause harm to our people, information and capabilities.

Defence Security comprises of Counter Intelligence, Security Delivery, Security Strategy, Policy and Risk, Security Guard Force and Chief of Staff functions.

Collectively, these functions work across multiple facets of the NZDF to shape, develop and implement security capability that protects what is important to the Defence Force.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

  • Great benefits for you and your family.
  • Full time ongoing work.
  • Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
  • 5 weeks annual leave per year.
  • Free onsite parking and great nearby amenities.
  • Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

  • Applicants will be required to undergo a preemployment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
Applications close on Wednesday 25 January 2023.

Please note:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for.

The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Higher level Security Clearance
- most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR
- is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

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